Devon Rex Cat | Cat Breeds | Petfinder Devon Rex Cat See more adoptable Devon Rex cats available on Petfinder Devon Rex Cat Personality Devons have been compared to pixies, elves, and, of course, space aliens for their jumbo-sized satellite-dish ears, large, mischievous 'window-to-the-soul' eyes, and ethereal appearance. Fanciers laud the 'poodle cat' (as the breed is affectionately called), as people-oriented snugglers that love nothing better than to cuddle up with you at night and wake you in the morning with hugs, kisses and purrs of affection. And since the Devon sheds less than other breeds, you can snuggle back without fear of covering yourself in cat hair. But there's lots of other reasons to acquire a Devon besides their coats: their loyalty, devotion, playfulness, courage, and intelligence, just to name a few of the qualities that make them a good choice for the cat-obsessed. Devons are shoulder perchers, lap sitters, tail waggers, and retrievers of tossed cat toys.

They have a well-developed sense of curiosity and want to be involved in whatever you're doing, whether it's peeling potatoes for dinner or showering for a Saturday night date. Devon Rex Cat Breed Traits While the Cornish's coat lacks guard hairs, the Devon's coat contains all three hair types (guard, awn, and down), but the guard hairs are typically fragile and stunted, and the whisker hairs are often missing altogether. The hairs break easily and therefore this breed can develop bald patches that remain until the next hair growth cycle (typically fall and spring). Devons need very little grooming; their favorite grooming tool is your hand, applied on their heads and down their backs. Interested in the history of the Devon Rex cat breed? The Devon didn't settle into the unsuspecting laps of us humans until 1960. The father of the Devon breed, a feral, curly-coated tom, lived around an abandoned tin mine near Devonshire, England. He mated with a straight-coated calico female that produced a litter of kittens in the garden of cat fancier Beryl Cox. One of the kittens, a brownish-black male that Cox named Kirlee, had the same short, curly coat as his father.

Breeders think that the calico female and the curly-coated male must have been related, since the Devon Rex gene that governs the curly coat is recessive and must be present in both parents to manifest in the offspring. At first, Kirlee was thought to be related to the Cornish Rex. Subsequent matings between Kirlee and the cats of Cornish breeder Brian Stirling-Webb resulted in only straight-coated offspring, from which Cox and Webb concluded that the two breeds were unrelated. The name Devon Rex was adopted for the new breed, and a breeding program established. The first Devon was imported to the United States in 1968. In 1972 ACFA became the first United States association to accept the Devon for Championship. The Devon was accepted by TICA in 1979 (the year TICA formed). The CFA recognized the Devon for Championship in 1983. Through careful outcrossing, breeders have expanded the Devon Rex gene pool while retaining the integrity of the breed. While he has never quite caught up to the Cornish Rex in popularity, the Devon has made great strides and is seen more and more frequently in the show halls and judging rings.

Copyright © 1998 by Barron's Educational Series, Inc. based on ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CAT BREEDS by J. Anne Helgren. Shelters with Devon Rex Cats Shelters that currently have Devon Rex cats ready for adoption: Cornish Rex Cat | Cat Breeds | Petfinder Cornish Rex Cat See more adoptable Cornish Rex cats available on Petfinder Cornish Rex Cat Personality Cornish Rexes are good for folks who like having their lives run by active, inquisitive, gazelle-like felines that love a good joke, as long as it's not on them. Everything is a game to the Cornish Rex, and they can be hard to ignore when they're in a sociable mood, which is most of the time. Rexes are determinedly outgoing with their favorite humans. With their warm suede feel, they make the perfect winter lap warmer, too. They are intelligent, alert, and usually easy to handle. Extremely affectionate, Rexes are particularly so around dinnertime, so devoted, in fact, that you can't keep them out of your plate without a squirt bottle.

Dinner will never be the same again with a purring Cornish stealing your food as soon as your back is turned, or even while you're looking. Some Rexes enjoy retrieving and will bring back objects for you to toss again and again. They are adept climbers, leapers, and sprinters, and have marvelously agile paws. No shelf or cupboard is safe from a persistent Cornish. Cornish Rex Cat Breed Traits Some people who are allergic to cats are able to own Cornish Rex cats, but the reason for this is not that Rexes are, as some people have claimed, hypoallergenic. The Cornish and the Devon do shed less than other cat breeds (they can't shed hair they don't have), which is great if keeping hair off the couch is important to you. How-ever, cat hair itself is not what causes allergic symptoms in humans. An allergenic protein called Fel d1, secreted via saliva and sebaceous glands, produces the symptoms. When cats groom, they spread Fel d1 onto their fur. Cornish Rexes produce this protein, too. They just don't deposit as much allergen-laced hair all over the house.

Since Cornish Rex cats are easy to bathe (the soap penetrates the short coat easily and their fur dries quickly), regular bathing can reduce the Fel d1 covering the Rex's fur, and can further reduce allergic symptoms. The Cornish Rex shares similarities, and differences, with the Devon Rex. The Rex coats of both the Cornish and the Devon are governed by recessive genes. Both create similar changes in the coat. The mutation seems to affect the body type as well, since Rex kittens have a different conformation than their straight-coated litter mates. The Cornish Rex completely lacks guard hairs. The soft awn hairs make up the Cornish coat and form a tight, uniform wave that lies close to the body. The awn wave extends from the top of the head, down across the back, sides, and hips, and continues to the tip of the long, tapering tail. Interested in the history of the Cornish Rex cat breed? The first known Cornish was discovered on July 21, 1950, on a farm in Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, England, where Serena, a tortoiseshell and white domestic, gave birth to five kittens.

The litter contained one curly-coated orange and white male kitten, which Nina Ennismore, Serena's mom, named Kallibunker. Kallibunker was noticeably different from his litter mates. His hair was short and curly and, instead of possessing the cobby body like that of his litter mates and mother, Kallibunker?s body was long and lithe. He possessed large ears, a slender tail, and a foreign wedge-shaped head. Ennismore, interested in this mini-mutant mouser, got in touch with a British geneticist, who agreed that the fur of Kallibunker was similar to the Rex rabbit's fur. On the advice of the geneticist, Ennismore backcrossed Kallibunker to his mother. This mating produced a litter containing one straight-coated kitten and two curly-coated kittens. A second breeding was arranged for Kallibunker and Mom, and again curly-coated kittens were produced. The name Cornish Rex was decided upon for the new breed because of the breed's resemblance to the curly-coated Astrex rabbit. Two Cornish Rexes arrived in America in 1957, courtesy of fancier Fran Blancheri.

One died shortly after arrival, but the other, LaMorna Cove, who was pregnant by Poldhu (one of the kittens sired by Kallibunker), survived and produced a Rex litter. LaMorna and family became the foundation cats for the Cornish Rex in America. Since the gene pool was small, breeders outcrossed to other breeds to maintain genetic diversity. Siamese, Havana Browns, American Shorthairs, and domestic shorthairs were among the breeds used. This not only provided genetic diversity, but a wide selection of colors and patterns from which to choose. Outcrossing has since been disallowed because there's now enough diversity to keep the breed healthy. The CFA accepted the Cornish for Championship in 1964; all the North American registries now accept the Cornish. Copyright © 1998 by Barron's Educational Series, Inc. based on ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CAT BREEDS by J. Anne Helgren.

Shelters with Cornish Rex Cats Shelters that currently have Cornish Rex cats ready for adoption: Devon Rex Devon Rex Pixie cat, Alien cat, Poodle cat Domestic cat (Felis catus) The Devon Rex is a breed of intelligent, short-haired cat that emerged in England during the 1960s. They are known for their slender bodies, wavy coat, and large ears. This breed of cat is capable of learning difficult tricks. They are even known to recognize their owner's name, just as they do their own. 1 Breed history 1.1 Discovery and relations Discovery and relations The Devon Rex is a breed of cat with a curly, very soft short coat similar to that of the Cornish Rex. They are often associated with being one of the most hypo-allergenic cats available because of their type of coat. However, they are technically not hypoallergenic. The first Devon was discovered by Beryl Cox in Buckfastleigh, Devon, UK in 1960 The breed was initially thought to be linked with the Cornish Rex; however, test mating proved otherwise. Cats have three types of hair: guard hair, awn hair, and down hair.

The Devon Rex's coat is unusual because there is little guard hair (see Cornish Rex and Sphynx for more information on hair-deficient genetics in cats). Appearance The curl in Devon Rex fur is caused by a different mutation and gene than that of the Cornish Rex and German Rex, and breeding of a Devon with either of those cats results in cats without rexed (curled) fur. Devons, which are medium-sized cats, are often called "pixie cats" or "alien cats" because of their unique appearance. Their uncommonly large, slightly rounded ears are set low on the sides of their wide heads, their eyes are large, and their noses are slightly upturned. Unlike most cats, their whiskers are very short and often curled to such an extent that it may appear as if they have no whiskers. Their body type is distinctly lightly built. Their long, sturdy legs are well suited for long leaps, and their toes are unusually large. Personality The typical Devon is active, mischievous, playful, and very people-oriented. They have been described as a cross between a cat, a dog and a monkey (or, more famously, as "a monkey in a cat suit").

They are high-jumpers and will try to occupy any space large enough to admit them. With this trait, they are often found in odd nooks and crannies of a closet, shelf, or laundry basket. Devons prefer to be in high places and will go to great lengths to get to the highest spot in a room. They are relatively easy to take care of. Most Devons also have one central person to whom they devote their love, and on whom they will most often lie and rub[citation needed]. They like to playfully nip, and love to play throughout their lives. They are a very intelligent breed; the typical Devon Rex can be trained to walk on a leash, fetch or perform all manner of tricks usually associated with canines, like jump, heel and tag to name a few. Another common trait is their show of affection: they have a particular penchant for being close to the head or neck of their human companions and can often be found mounted upon one's shoulder or nestled into the cranny created by the neck and shoulder when one is prone.

The Devon Rex is a faithful companion and will usually follow the object of their affection from room to room, waiting for the opportunity to leap onto their arms, lap, or shoulder Cornish Rexes - info and games Mammal Homepage A Cornish Rex is a breed of domestic cat, with no hair other than down. Most breeds of cat have three different types of hair in their coats: the outer fur or "guard hairs"; a middle layer called the "awn hair"; and the down hair or undercoat, which is very fine and about 1 cm long. Cornish Rexes only have the undercoat. House Cat: The coat of a Cornish Rex is extremely fine and soft to the touch; however, their light coat means that they can only live in indoor, warm and dry conditions. Consequently, these cats tend to hang around light bulbs, the tops of computer monitors, and other warm places. Cornish Rexes also have a mild cheesy smell peculiar to the breed; this odor comes from scent glands in the paws. A Curious Cat: The Cornish Rex is an adventurous cat and very intelligent. It can readily adapt to new situations and will explore anywhere, jumping into refrigerators, examining washing machines, etc.

Some humans consider its antics to be deliberately mischievous. The Rex is extremely curious, seeks out the company of people and is friendly toward other companion animals. It is a suitable pet for timid children. Mix and Match Cats: The Cornish Rex breed emerged from a genetic mutation that originated in a litter of kittens born in the 1950s on a farm in Cornwall, UK (hence their name). One of the kittens, a cream-colored male named Kallibunker, had an extremely unusual, fine and curly coat; he was the first Cornish Rex. The owner then bred Kallibunker back to his mother to produce other curly-coated kittens. Cornish Rexes were later brought to America and crossed with Siamese, giving them their long whippy tails and big ears. Similar Breeds: The Devon Rex is a very similar breed. Crosses between Devon and Cornish Rexes are not permitted in pedigrees, and matings between them will not produce a cat with short wavy fur. Another hair-deficient breed is the Sphynx cat, which has no hair but may have a very light coat of fuzz.

They May Make You Sneeze: Contrary to popular belief, the Cornish Rex's short hair does not make it non- or hypo-allergenic. Most people who have cat allergies are allergic to cat dander and cat saliva. Since Cornish Rex cats groom as much as or even more than ordinary cats, a Cornish Rex cat will still produce a reaction in people who are allergic to cats; however, because of the fine, light fur that is shed from these cats, people with only mild allergies may experience fewer symptoms with a Rex. Why Rex? Using the word "Rex" to imply short or otherwise unusual fur originates from an occasion when King Albert I of Belgium (1875-1934) entered some short-haired rabbits in a rabbit show. They did not meet the breed standard, but the show's officials did not wish to risk offending the king by rejecting them. Instead, they accepted them but wrote "Rex" (Latin for "king") beside their names.

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The breed is sometimes referred to as the Greyhound of the cats, because of the sleek appearance and the galloping run characteristic of the breed.[1] These cats tend to stay playful and kittenish throughout their long lives. Some Cornish Rexes like to play fetch, race other pets, or do acrobatic jumps. The Cornish Rex is an adventurous cat and is very intelligent. It can readily adapt to new situations and will explore wherever it can go, jumping into refrigerators, examining washing machines, etc. The Rex is extremely curious, seeks out the company of people and is friendly towards other companion animals. It is a suitable pet for timid children.[citation needed] Cornish Rex cats come in a wide variety of coat colours and patterns, outlined in the breed standard: solids, including white, black, chocolate, orange and the dilutes blue, lilac and cream; all forms of tabby including classic, mackerel and ticked tabbies, bicolor "tuxedo" coat in many colours, tortoiseshell, "smoke" colours and the colour-point pattern standard in the Siamese breed. In 2013 researchers identified the mutation that defines the Cornish Rex breed.

Genome-wide analyses were performed in the Cornish Rex breed and in 11 phenotypically diverse breeds and two random bred populations. A gene on chromosome A1, the lysophosphatidic acid receptor 6 (LPAR6), was identified to have a 4 base pair deletion. This induces a premature stop in the receptor which is absent in all straight haired cats analyzed. LPAR6 encodes a receptor essential for maintaining the structural integrity of the hair shaft. In humans LPAR6 mutations result in a wooly hair phenotype.[2] Origin The Cornish Rex is a genetic mutation that originated from a litter of kittens born in the 1950s on a farm in Cornwall, UK[3] One of the kittens, a cream-colored male named Kallibunker, had an extremely unusual, fine and curly coat; he was the first Cornish Rex. The owner then backcrossed Kallibunker to his mother to produce 2 other curly-coated kittens. The male, Poldhu, sired a female called Lamorna Cove who was later brought to America and crossed with a Siamese, giving the breed their long whippy tails and big ears.

The Devon Rex looks similar in appearance to the Cornish Rex, but has guard hairs and sheds. The Devon Rex mutation is different from the Cornish Rex mutation in that the Devon has shortened guard hairs, while the Cornish Rex lacks guard hairs altogether. Crosses between Devon and Cornish Rexes are not permitted in pedigrees and matings between them will not produce a cat with short wavy fur. Another hair-deficient breed is the Sphynx cat, which has no hair but may have a very light coat of fuzz. Main article: Allergy to cats Despite some belief to the contrary, the Cornish Rex's short hair does not make it non- or hypo-allergenic. Allergic reactions from cats are not the result of hair length, but from a glyco-protein known as Fel d 1, produced in the sebaceous glands of the skin, saliva, and urine. Most people who have cat allergies are reacting to this protein in cat saliva and cat dander: when the cat cleans its fur, the saliva dries and is transformed into dust which people breathe in.

Since Cornish Rex cats groom as much as or even more than ordinary cats, a Cornish Rex cat can still produce a reaction in people who are allergic to cats. However, it is widely reported to cause lesser to little allergic reaction. It is recommended a potential owner visit a cattery to check their own tolerance Devon Rex Article Elfin Magic ... The Devon Rex by Terri Jorgensen Cat Fanciers Almanac, 2000 They have been referred to as the "Pixies of the cat world," a cross between a cat, a dog, a monkey and Dennis the Menace. Delightfully silly in both antics and appearance, they capture the heart and the imagination. What are these curly-coated living works of art? Let me introduce you to the captivating, the mischievous, the loving Devon Rex. The first thing that catches one's eye is that magical face. The Devon Rex is a breed that is unique in appearance - large eyes, a short muzzle, prominent cheekbones, and those ears!

The ears are gigantic and ultra wide-set at the base, extend beyond the side of the head, have large bells on the back, and evoke a feeling in onlookers of being in the presence of an extraterrestrial. Just looking at them brings a smile across one's face. Advocates of the Devon Rex have been known to say that "in order to completely appreciate the appearance of the Devon Rex, you must first put aside all of your preconceived ideas of what a cat should look like." Three pairs of convex curves formed by the Devon's huge ears, prominent cheeks, and round whisker pads frame the cat's softly triangular head. These "poodles that purr" sport a medium-fine frame that is covered by a distinctive soft, wavy coat that comes in a rainbow of colors including the pointed colors. Devons are currently accepted in all colors and patterns. With such a recent history of lusty farm cats so close behind this breed, it would be folly to have restrictions on their colors and patterns. Although great attention is paid to the coat and curl, no limitations are placed on pigmentation. A kitten whose color is point restricted, as in the Siamese, sometimes appears and surprises Devon breeders.

That rascal "Kirlee," father to all Devons, is thought to have carried the gene for it. These little pixies are alert and inquisitive, showing interest in all that is around them. By the same token, these active cats are also very much people cats and are strongly devoted to their owners, claiming a lap and a good snuggling whenever the opportunity arises. They purr incessantly, chortle and coo when intrigued by the birds outside the window, and wag their tails when they are happy. Devons are an outgoing breed, and will run to meet you at the door at the end of a long day to tell you in no uncertain terms how much you were missed. They love sleeping under the covers with you, and many will also brave the waters of a shower just to be near their person. They are driven to be with people from the moment they first toddle out of the kitten box at around three weeks of age. The mission is to find a soft hand and a warm lap. They are hearty eaters, although most would prefer to steal or beg tidbits from the table. This is probably an attention-getting ploy. But attention is the key to living with a Devon.

They are intense, personable cats. They are clowns...They are lovers...And they want to be involved with their people. The popularity of the house cat as the favored domestic pet has soared over the past several years. With that growth, the growth in popularity of the Devon Rex has been phenomenal. They have a gentle voice, have a need to be with people, shed almost unnoticeably, have wonderful puppy-dog-like personalities, don't require much space, and seem to be well tolerated by many allergy sufferers. "Elfin Magic" has worked its spell on untold numbers. Early History In 1960, Miss Beryl Cox was living in Buckfastleigh, Devon, England, near an old abandoned tin mine. A curly-coated feral tomcat was known to live around the mine, but no one had been able to capture the wild cat. Miss Cox, a kind woman who had been crippled as a result of a war injury, gave shelter to a feral tortoiseshell and white female behind her house.

When this female gave birth to kittens in her back garden, Miss Cox was not surprised to find that one of them was a beautiful, brownish-black male with lots of curls, some of which even cascaded in ringlets on his tail. It is believed that this mother was an offspring of the unnamed and untouchable tin mine troubadour, and that this litter was sired by him as well. Miss Cox, being a cat lover, decided to keep this lovely kitten who was the spitting image of his father as her own pet. She named him Kirlee. Ten years earlier, another curly kitten had been found in Cornwall, England. This kitten was named "Kallibunker," and a group of interested breeders had been working diligently to try to establish the Rex cat as a breed. It was found through outcrossing to straight-coated cats that the gene responsible for the rexed coat mutation was a simple recessive. The first litters all yielded straight-coated kittens, but when those kittens were bred back to Kallibunker, the yield was 50% curly and 50% straight. The gene pool was tiny and the breeders were struggling to increase it.

Ten years to the day following the birth of Kallibunker, that first rex-coated kitten, an article was published in The English Daily Mirror, an English newspaper. It featured a picture of a lovely curly cat that had one eye closed and appeared to be "winking." He was touted as the only curly-coated kitten in the country. This kitten was Du-Bu Lambtex, the first rex-coated kitten to be born as a result of the concerted breeding efforts with Kallibunker. Miss Cox saw the article and wrote a letter to the breeder group stating that "Lambtex" was not the only curly coated kitten in the country, as she also had one - Kirlee. It is interesting to note that Kirlee and Kallibunker shared identical histories. Both were born from tortoiseshell and white feral cats, both had fathers that could not be positively identified above rumor, and both were single curly-coated kittens in litters of all straight-coated siblings. The breeders in England were ecstatic over the possibility of another curly kitten. This could be just the boon that was needed to infuse life into their breeding program.

Kirlee, as a supposed distantly related cat with the same spontaneous genetic mutation, would be a good outcross. Mr. Brian Stirling-Webb, a noted breeder of Rex cats and Rex rabbits, and Mrs. Agnes Watts of Du-Bu Cattery agreed that someone should go to see this kitten to confirm that he was indeed another genetic mutation with rexing of the coat. Agnes Watts and her daughter Susan made the trip to the neighboring county to see Kirlee, who was indeed a lovely rexed cat. Miss Cox was encouraged to allow Kirlee to be integrated into the current breeding program. Understanding what Kirlee could mean to the establishment of the breed, she sold her beloved pet to Mr. Stirling-Webb for 25 English pounds. Kirlee then left the county of Devon and at the request of Mr. Stirling-Webb, went to live at Darby House with Agnes and Susan Watts. Kirlee was mated to several Rex queens and the group waited in anticipation for the kittens to arrive. The days rolled by and one by one the litters were born, but there were no curly kittens to be had in any of them. Breedings were repeated and still no curly kittens.

It was a large discouragement to all. It became apparent that Kirlee did not carry the same genetic makeup as the other curly cats. After breeders accepted the knowledge that he was a definite separate genetic variation, the first rexed cats which we now know as Cornish Rex were referred to as "Gene I Rex," while the cats which we now know as Devon Rex became known as "Gene II Rex." One member of the group, a Mrs. P. Hughes, had kept one of the straight-coated females from one of the litters that she had bred. This female was named Broughton Golden Rain. When she was bred back to Kirlee, her father, the resulting litter yielded two straight-coated kittens and, lo and behold, one curly blue-cream female. This tiny dilute girl became the first curly-coated kitten to be born from Kirlee. (Of interest, "Golden Rain," the straight coated female born out of Kirlee and a descendant of Kallibunker, was later mated to a Gene I Rex and produced a litter of two straight-coated kittens and two curly kittens.

She thus became the first hybrid known to carry both Rex genes.) With this confirmation that the genetic material for the Cornwall Rex and the Devonshire Rex were not compatible, a new breed was born. The task now at hand was to proceed with diligent work to establish both Rex cats as independent breeds. Kirlee and his descendants were and are, the Devon Rex. In 1964 Kirlee was neutered and placed in a loving pet home by Mr. Stirling-Webb. Kirlee lived out a long and productive life and even continued to preside at cat shows until 1970 as the much admired original Devon. Unfortunately, Kirlee passed away in 1970 as a result of injuries suffered in a street accident. Since the Devon Rex had such an intertwined beginning with the Cornish Rex, it is interesting to take a step back and really look at the differences between these two breeds. There are several features that set the breeds apart phenotypically as well as genetically. The coat of the feline has three different types of hair: guard hair, awn and down. The guard hair is the coarsest of the three types of hair and makes up the outer layer of a cat's coat.

The Cornish has a short coat with no guard hair. This makes for the silky feel and a more orderly natural pattern to the wave. The Devon has all three types of coat hair; however, the guard hair is very sparse, short and rexed. It has a slightly denser texture and is thus responsible for the more open, billowing wave and the looser curl of the Devon coat. To pet a Rex is pure pleasure, and fortunately these curly cats love to be handled. Both breeds are very affectionate. (The Devon likes nothing better than to cuddle up right under your chin.) The Devon head is not narrow at the nose like the Cornish, but is shorter and squarer and has a definite whisker pinch. The nose also has a definite stop or change of direction where the Cornish profile sports a straight Roman nose. The Devon ears sit lower on the head and extend out to the side, while the Cornish ears are positioned higher and sit more atop the head. The Cornish is also a thin, svelte cat with an arch to its back and a definite tuck-up to its abdomen as is seen on the greyhound dog.

The Devon, on the other hand, is a somewhat fuller bodied cat without the arch or tuck-up. The chest of the Devon is broad, with the legs coming off of the outside shoulder and sloping gently inward, giving the appearance of a little bulldog in stance. All in all, it seems that the only things that these two breeds do actually have in common is that they both have lovely, silky, luxurious curly coats with kinky little whiskers that are short, curly and brittle. Devons Come to America Alison Ashford, of Annelida Cattery, one of the early pioneers in Britain's Devon breeding, tells of her first Devon acquisition: "I visited Mrs. Sedgefield of Esher one day in 1962 and saw Du-Bu-Debbie, a young tortoiseshell female, with her litter of Rex and plain kittens. One kitten jumped into my arms from the floor, and literally refused to be put down. I tried to turn away, but loud purring and a wagging tail were prelude to another amorous leap. This was Broughm, then six months old. I could not then really afford the price of a Rex kitten, but I could not leave him.

So I rashly wrote a cheque on my housekeeping account and phoned home to warn my husband to have a bed ready for the new acquisition. I was given a somewhat cold reception when I arrived home, but Broughm's charm soon convinced the family that it would be worth eating bread and cheese for the next month." (Ashford and Pond, p. 18) A great debt of gratitude is owed to Alison Ashford and to those like her who contributed so greatly to the breed that we have come to know and love. By 1967, the Devon Rex was accepted for competition in Europe (GCCF) and Mrs. Gentry's Amharic Kurly Katie, bred by a Mrs. Knight, became the first Devon Rex Champion in any association. Since that time, the British-bred Devon Rex have traveled to many countries where new eager enthusiasts were engaged in the endeavor of bringing these pixies to the world. The first Devon to cross the Atlantic was Annelida Smokey Pearl, who was sent to Miss Mary Carroll of Canada. Shortly thereafter, Annelida Callidor joined Pearl. There were, however, no known breedings that took place with these cats.

The first North American breeding program of Devon Rex was established in 1968. Marion White and her daughter Anita had become familiar with the breed following a military posting in England. Two lovely cats, Annelida Aubretia and Wigmel Black Witch, winged their way across the great ocean and came to live with the Whites in their home in Austin, Texas. Anglo-Tex Devon Rex was born with these two cats chosen by Alison Ashford. In 1969, Shirley Lambert, of Bob'N Shir Cattery, imported Hesperian Orchid and Wigmel Telaman to her home in Texas. The pair were seal-pointed Devons, and were the first pointed Devons in America. The Whites and the Lamberts imported a few more Devons, and together they worked with a combined breeding pool of eight cats. Among those Devons imported were Annelida Sunset Gleam of Anglo-Tex, Redcliffe Pegasus of Bob 'N Shir, Hadrian Blue Angel of Anglo-Tex, and Toby Touchstone of Van Dol. The interest in the Devon Rex in North America continued to grow.

Over the next several years, ten new breeding programs were begun and forged ahead down the road of helping to establish this wonderful breed in the U.S. and Canada. In 1974, Becky Curneen, of Far North Cattery, imported a pair to Washington State. Delores Johnson, of Dee Jon Cattery, imported three Devons to Oregon. Frank and Wendy Chappell, of Yclept Cattery, imported five Devons to British Columbia. Frances Kirkham, of Cal-Van Cattery, imported a pair to Alberta. In 1977, Ann Gibney, of Scattergold Cattery, returned from England with her first Devon, Annelida Pervinca, and she added a second one in 1980. In 1978 the single greatest influx of Devons to the U.S. occurred when British breeders Roma and Lajla Lund, of Homeacres Cattery, immigrated to the United States bringing with them well over a dozen of their Homeacres Devons.

In 1980, Mary Robinson, of Marya Cattery and a Persian breeder at the time, fell in love with pictures of a New Zealand cat named Annelida Seagull. She tracked down the breeder and imported three Devons from New Zealand to Canada. In those 12 years between 1968 and 1980, the core of the North American Devon Rex breeding program was established. Why Hybridize? Since all Devons evolved out of Kirlee, the first genetic mutation, the gene pool remained dreadfully small even though the numbers of Devons were increasing dramatically. Initially the Devons were heavily inbred simply to establish a pool from which to work. This silver cloud did, however, have a black lining. The toll of inbreeding had begun manifesting itself in genetic problems present in the general feline population, but concentrated in Devons through the inbreeding. In addition, a neurological condition causing muscle spasticity appeared in very low numbers, but apparently only in Devons. The focus turned to hybridization through total outcross. Outcrossing is still actively done to insure a healthy breed with a wide and diverse gene pool, and it is working!

The currently accepted outcrosses in CFA are the American Shorthair and the British Shorthair, although many different breeds were used initially. As mentioned earlier, the Rex gene is a simple recessive, and thus the labor of an outcross hybrid program is truly a labor of love for the breed, as all first generation kittens will be straight, and on average, 50% of all second generation kittens will be straight. Another problem that surfaced was parental blood incompatibilities resulting in the death of kittens. Many Devons were found to carry Type A blood, while others carry Type B blood. When an "A" male was bred to a "B" female, the mother's milk would contain antibodies against the kittens' own blood and result in the death of the kittens. All breeding Devons are now blood typed, and if a breeding such as the above occurs, the kittens are hand fed every two hours until the gut closes internally and they can handle the antibodies on their own. The Road to CFA Acceptance The Cornish Rex had a good head start on the Devon Rex in CFA.

Having been established ten years prior, and referred to simply as the Rex, they had been accepted into championship with CFA in 1964. CFA did not recognize the Devon Rex as a separate breed, but adopted a policy that all curly-coated cats were to be registered as the same breed, Rex cats. Both Devon breeders and Cornish breeders recognized the total incompatibility of the genetic make-up of these two breeds, and therefore maintained separate breeding stock. The Rex cats were, however, shown together with the standard being that of the Gene I Rex, or the Cornish Rex. What had made breeders fall in love with the Devon was the impish pixie look. They were not willing to breed towards the Cornish standard and risk losing those devilish expressions. In 1972, ACFA was the first North American registry to recognize the Devon Rex as a separate breed. While other associations were recognizing the Gene II Rex as the Devon Rex, CFA continued its stance of considering all Rex cats as one breed. The CFA Executive Board was not moved by numerous letters from Devon breeders to reconsider this stance.

Finally in 1978, it was felt that the climate might be more conducive for acceptance, and formal concerted efforts were once again mounted. Anita White provided most of the history, experiences and background for the group and Ann Gibney became the spokesperson who addressed the CFA Executive Board with the plea once again to separate the Gene I and the Gene II Rex cats. In 1979 this wish was granted, and CFA accepted the Devon Rex as a breed unto its own with registration rights. Dr. Gibney continued to play a key role in the advancement of the breed. She was vigilant and determined. She attended all board meetings and annuals to speak up for the Devon Rex. In 1981 the breed was advanced to Provisional status. Breeders who had previously stayed away from CFA now registered their cats with CFA. They began showing the cats in the Provisional class in good numbers. All of their hard work paid off, and in 1983 the Devon Rex gained Championship status in CFA. CFA was the last registering body in the world to grant this status. References: 1. Ashford, A, (1970, November).

The History of the Cornish and Devon Rex Cats. Cats Magazine, England, Volume 2. 2. Ashford, A., & Pond, G., (1972). Rex, Abyssinian and Turkish Cats. London: Gifford. 3. Carlson, S., (1991, September). Devon Are Heaven - In the Beginning. CatBytes. 4. Gibney, A., (1993, October). The Devon Rex: Pixie in a Cat Suit. Cat Fanciers' Almanac. 5. Hay, V., (1984, July). Quarter Century of the Devon. Cat World. 6. Lawson, C., (1998). Devon Rex Hybrids - What is a Hybrid?. Planet Devon. 7. Luxford-Watts, S., (1983). Cat World Annual, Part Eight. Devon Rex Links Animals » Blog Archive » Devon Rex Cat Devon Rex Cat Even tough they look a bit weird due to their short hair, the Devon Rex Cat is not bold.

It originates from the same breeder that created the Cornish Rex Cat and it is the result of a mutation that occurred during the creation of that species. The Devon Rex Cat has a shorter hair then the Cornish Rex Cat and it was recognized as a breed 10 years after more exactly in 1970 in Great Britain and in 1979 it was recognized as well in North America. The Devon Rex Cat is a very effectuate cat, thus making it a perfect candidate for a company pet. There doesn’t pass a moment when these cat doesn’t either jump in your lap or grab something to play with. Be careful what you let laying around since the Devon Rex Cat will not hesitate in playing with your sox or with your curtains. Since they have such an energetic spirit they should be played with a lot and they shouldn’t be left at home with the window or door open since they are really curious and they might hurt themselves trying to chase birds or insects. The fur of the Devon Rex Cat is curly and short but not as curly as the Cornish Rex Cat. The body is bowed and thin, giving it an elastic and athletic look but still being better made then the one of the Cornish Rex Cat.

The legs and the tail are long and thin further increasing the sensation that he was breed for acrobatic purposes. The Devon Rex Cat head is nicely rounded and not to big. The ears are long and straight and the muzzle is elongated with a prominent jaw and the almond eyes are nicely spread from each other. If you decide to get a Devon Rex Cat as a pet you will be happy to know that this cat breed is not picky at all. All you have to do to fulfill his needs is to take normal care for it making sure it gets plenty of exercise and you can offer her a treat every now and then but not to often a petting with your wet hand as a special fur treatment. If you have some spare time you can even train your Devon Rex Cat to perform some neat tricks since they are quite easily trained, just make sure you don’t encourage them to learn how to tear your curtains or any other trick like that they learn really quick be it something good or something bad. They also go along well with other pets like dogs but not with birds.

Devon Rex Cat Pictures Gallery Other posts Breed Profile: The Cornish Rex Exhibitors About the Cornish Rex The Cornish Rex is a study in curves, with curly coat, curved profile, large expressive ears, and Whippetlike arched bodies. In spite of their sophisticated, elegant appearance, they are anything but cool, aloof, or dignified. They are affectionate, people-oriented, and active cats whose kitten-like antics last a lifetime. Favorite Cornish Rex games are fetch and catch, and they may even use their agile paws to pick up and toss small objects. Belying its fragile appearance, the Cornish Rex is a very sturdy breed. They are perfect pets for the owner who wants active cats to participate in family life. The most striking feature of the breed is its very noticeably curly coat. Ideally falling in marcel waves, the coat is very short, lies close to the body, and is incredibly soft to the touch, prompting comparisons to cut velvet, karakul lamb, rabbit fur, or silk. In fact, nothing else feels exactly like a Cornish Rex coat.

In addition to the coat, this breed is remarkable for its distinct egg-shaped head with high cheekbones, hollow cheeks, a strongly bridged Roman nose, and large ears set high on the head. The body has been compared to that of a Whippet, with its arched back, barrel chest, small waist, and very fine, long legs. In spite of their dainty appearance, these small to medium sized cats are extremely hard-bodied and muscular, using their welldeveloped hips and long legs for fast starts and stops, quick turns, and high jumps. Because of the Cornish Rex’s short, fine textured coat, some people mistakenly believe that they do not shed and are hypoallergenic. In fact, all cats are constantly renewing their coats as old hairs are replaced by new ones. By comparison to some other breeds, Cornish Rex shedding is minimal, but they do indeed shed. Although otherworldly in appearance, Cornish Rex cats originated in Cornwall, England, where one first appeared in a litter of barn cats in 1950. A cream-colored male, named Kallibunker, was covered in tight rows of tiny curls, giving him the appearance of a miniature lamb.

As he grew, his differences from his littermates became more dramatic: a slender, fine-boned body standing on long legs, a narrow head, enormous “bat ears,” and a long, whippy tail. Kallibunker was a genuine mutation and was bred back to his mother to produce curly kittens. The curly coated cats were bred with Burmese, Siamese, and British domestic shorthair cats, resulting in a broad genetic base for the Cornish Rex breed and the knowledge that the gene was recessive. In selecting a Cornish Rex kitten, consider what characteristics are most important to you and discuss them with the breeder, who usually knows each kitten and can help match you with the right one. Kittens are usually available around sixteen weeks of age, by which time they have had their basic inoculations and developed the physical and social stability needed for a new environment. Cornish Rex pricing usually depends on type, applicable marking, and bloodlines distinguished by Grand Champion (GC), National or Regional winning parentage (NW or RW), or Distinguished Merit parentage (DM).

Keeping such a rare treasure indoors, neutering or spaying, and providing acceptable surfaces for the natural behavior of scratching (CFA disapproves of declawing or tendonectomy surgery) are essential to maintaining a healthy, long, and joyful life. For more information, please contact the Breed Council Secretary for this breed. Cornish Rex Links 1000+ images about Cornish Rex Cats on Pinterest | Cornish rex, Cornish rex cat and Cat breeds Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Cornish Rex Cats Marcel waved cats that feel like crushed velvet and don't noticeably shed. They are smart, athletic, sweet and they're little clowns. 324 Pins744 Followers

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